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` 10,300/- PP (Kathgodam to Kathgodam)

NATURE OF TRIP TREKKING


LOCATION GARHWAL HIMALAYAS, UTTARAKHAND
DURATION 08 DAYS
MAX ALTITUDE 5029M/16500FT
GRADE MODERATE +
If you are a person who likes mystery and adventure, the Roopkund trek
is just the one for you! Since decade, Roopkund has been regarded with
mystery as the enchanting landscape surrounding the kund is in stark
contrast with a pile of several skeletal bones found there. An international
team did uncover the mystery, revealing to us that those skeletal remains
are of pilgrims from 850 AD, who faced an unusual severe hail storm
which killed hundreds of them. The Roopkund trek takes you through
the remote parts of Chamoli district in Garhwal and has adventure,
beautiful landscapes and mystery, all waiting for you!

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Day 01: Kathgodam - Lohajung(2130m) 9hr Drive
The trip will start from Kathgodam Railway Station with a morning pick up at 7.00 AM. We
will drive from Kathgodam to Lohajung, with the rivers Ganga and Alaknanda keeping us
company till we turn right for the Pinder valley and along with beautiful Kumaon mountains
via Almora and Kausani. Overnight stay in tents.

Day 02: Lohajung - Didana(2550m) 5-6 hr Trek


The first day of the trek will introduce you to a mixed forest with diverse birds, playful
streams which will give you the Himalayan bite, the sting you get from cold streams and
the village life of those living in this terrain. The 5 hour trek will take you downhill and then
uphill, before we reach the campsite above Didana village where we will spend the night in
tents.

Day 03: Didana Ali Bugyal(3150m) 6-7 hr Trek


A steady ascent through thick oak forests will bring us to the alpine grazing meadows, called
Ali bugyal. It is the ideal place to take a break and let the vastness of the meadow, the clear
sky and the enchanting view of the Trishul peak consume you with peace and happiness.
Here, the stunning views of the Garhwal Himalayas ranges appears as ahead to you. Arrive
at the finest camping site of Himalayas. Overnight stay in tants.

Day 04: Ali Bugyal Ghora Lotani (3650m) 4-5 hr Trek


Todays trek is easy compare to the last day. We will trek to Ghora Lotani passing Bedni
Bugyal with grazing pastures, unending open views and the view of the Trishul and Nanda
Ghunti peaks. After Few hours of walk you will be on the other side of range and the view is
fantastic from here. Arriving at Ghora Lotani, which also a beautiful campsite as Ali Bugyal
in this Roopkund trek. Overnight stay in tents.

Day 05: Ghora Lotani Bhagubasa (4100m) / 7-8 hr Trek


The trek begins with climbing the meadow slopes, up to the ridges to the Kaluvinayak
shrine which will reveal to us the most memorable views of the Neelkanth, Chaukhambha
and Hathi peaks. The remaining part of the trek and snow will depend on the season we go
in. A bit of rocky terrain for a short distance will kead us to the desolated campsite at
Bhugubasa, where we will experience slight breathing difficulty but we will get used to it
soon. Overnight in tents.

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Day 06: Bhagubasa - Roopkund & Jurangali(5029m)
Bedni Bugyal / 7-8 hr
If you have been looking forward to adventure, this day is going to be full of it as it will test
your stamina and will give you tricky challenges to overcome. An early start will ensure that
we reach the lake in around 3 hours. The guides will help you during tricky sections and
there is a possibility that there are steep climbs and the trail is covered in a 9-10 month old
snow. We will climb through rock gardens, moraine and snow patches before we reach the
mysterious lake. If there isnt too much snow around the lake, you will get to see the human
bones and skeletons. Roopkund is in a crater like formation in the mountains and the view
is spectacular. It is worth all the hardwork that got us there! One has the option of climbing
up a short distance onto the Jurangali, about 20 minutes from the lake and after clicking
many victory pictures, we will go back to our campsite at Bedni Bugyal where we will stay
overnight, in tents.

Day 07: Bedni Bugyal Wan (2550m) 4-5 hr


Todays trek will seem like a cakewalk compared to what we did yesterday and
you will enjoy the trek back to Wan as you walk through Pine, Rhododendron
and Oak jungles. On reaching Wan, we will visit the village temple and rest.
Overnight in Tents.

Day 08 : Wan Kathgodam 7-8 hr


Trek down through jungles of pine, rhododendron & oak to reach Wan, a
village you are sure to fall in love with. Visit the village temple and rest for
some time. Our trek will end here and we will board the vehicles which are
waiting for us to drive down to Kathgodam. Arrive around 8 pm at kathgodam.
The trip ends here.

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Trek essentials
Basic essentials
1. Back Pack & Rain Cover (50-60 liter)
2. Day Pack & Rain Cover (20-30 liter, If you hire mule or porter)
3. Couple of water bottles (Avoid Bisleri Bottles)
4. Hiking Shoes (Should be water proof and ankle support)
5. Torch (With extra batteries)
6. Glucose, Chocolates, biscuits and nuts
7. Personal Medical kit (If you required)
8. Original ID Card

Clothing essentials
1. Trek Pants 2 Nos. (Avoid Jeans, Shorts, Capris, Fitting Denims)
2. T-shirts 4 Nos. (2 Full Sleeves, 2 Half Sleeves)
3. Sweater 2 Nos. (1 Fleece, 1 Woollen)
4. Jacket 2 Nos. (1 Fleece, 1 Down feather)
5. Thermal Wear 1 Nos.
6. Gloves 2 Nos. (1 Woollen, 1 Waterproof)
7. Socks 5 Nos. (3 Cotton, 2 Woollen)
8. Warm Inner wears
9. Rain Coat / Poncho 1 Nos.
10. Handkerchief/towels 1 Nos.
11. Slippers 1 Nos.

Protect your head


1. UV sunglasses 1 Nos.
2. Caps 2 Nos. (1 Sun Cap, 1 Woollen Cap)
3. Balaclava 1 Nos.

Personal utilities
1. Sunscreen Cream 1. Toilet Paper & Wipes
2. Body Lotion 2. Tooth Brush & Paste
3. Lip Balm 3. Quick Dry Towel
4. Sanitizer 4. Books (If you like reading)
5. Cameras 5. Music Instruments (Guitar, Flute)

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WHY US?
AAHVAN ADVENTURES, We are the leading adventure trips provider
company of India, A huge team to serve you in the mountains, A
knowledgeable and well experienced local guides are there to help you with
directions and make you feel comfortable with the surrounding. We organize
treks and adventure trips in the Himalayas in no mans land. Our local
knowledge and Himalayan experiences ensures that we are the real people
who are operating trips in this Himalayan destinations and also known about
India and its reality. We will also give you the knowledge about all the
historical background of whichever places you visit. There is a transparent
communication between us and clients so that you can enjoy high quality
trips of exceptional value with no hidden extras charges. Our mission is to
discover destinations, often not found on maps, accessible to people who
love to explore themselves. If you are a beginner or an experienced trekker,
we ensure that you will have the best of local guides, trek equipment and
even local cuisine so that you can enjoy the scenery and nature and can leave
all the arrangements to us.

YOU ARE VERY SAFE WITH US


AAHVAN ADVENTURES we meticulously tag along safety
management procedures and guidelines. Our leaders are well trained at the
Nehru Institute of Mountaineering school on safety management and first aid.
We have a very well skilled team of Outdoors Instructors lead by mountaineer
equivalence excellence and unvarying enhancement of skills and each guide
is hand-picked for attitude & love for the mountains as much as for absolute
trekking excellence. We do trekking in small groups (not more than 12), so
can manage batter services along with a team of guides and porters with
mule. The porters along with one guide travel in front of the pack to ensure
that the trail is clear and to set up the camp site in advance.

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We use high quality equipments

Quechua ARPENAZ XL 3 TENT


We use quality Quechua Arpenaz XL3 tent. These tents
are Water resistance, Waterproof and validated in the
laboratory test mission. Area under roof breathable
polyester double prevents water droplets resulting from
condensation, which is deposited on the inner face of
the double roof. The ventilation element in the spare
one and two ventilation parts on both sides of the entry
to limit condensation and air fresheners.

FORCLAZ -5 LIGHT HIKING SLEEPING BAG


This sleeping bag is comfortable in temperature -5C/Limit
temperature 11C & Can be twinned to sleep 2 people.
Link a right zip bag to a left zip bag. Inner fabric: 100%
polyamide. Outer fabric: 100% polyester insert: 100%
polyamide and wadding: 100% polyester. The minimum
temperature at which a user feels comfortable overall
neither hot nor cold while huddled up in the sleeping
bag (as determined for an average male user under
normal conditions of use).

HIKING pole
This is very important thing to have hiking pole during
trek. It give a support to Hiker all along trek with
comfort. This high quality pole is made of durable light
weight aluminum Poles extend from 25.5 to 53 inches
(approximately). Poles contain anti-shock springs
for more comfortable trekking. Durable tips for less for
giving surfaces, rubber foot for flat surfaces and
optional snow disk for use on softer ground coverings.

crampons
A crampon is a traction device that is attached to footwear
to improve mobility on snow and ice during ice climbing.
Not only are crampons used during ice climbing, but they
are also used for secure travel on snow and ice, such as
crossing glaciers, snowfields and ice fields, ascending
snow slopes, and scaling ice-covered rock.

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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the fitness level required for the Roopkund Trek and how hard is the trek?
A. This trek is moderate to Difficult and meant for fit/adventurous to seasoned hikers.
Q. Which is the best time for Roopkund Trek?
A. May-June & September-October
Q. What is the maximum altitude point of Roopkund trek?
A. Roopkund 5029m
Q. How can we reach Kathgodam?
A. Kathgodam is around 300km from Delhi by road. Also many Trains and Volvo Buses are
well connected to Kathgodam.
Q. Which transport you provide from Kathgodam to Lohajung & Return?
A. Tempo Traveller / Tata Sumo / Mahindra Bolero
Q. What will be the daytime and night temperature?
A. During day time the temperature will be around 15 to 20 and during night it will fall
down to 0
Q. Are trekking shoes mandatory?
A. Trekking shoes are not mandatory but, it will make the trek comfortable. Take a shoe with
a good grip and high ankle support. It would be better if the shoes are waterproof.
Q. Are there any provisions for taking bath?
A. There is no provision for bath on the trek.
Q. What is the size of trekking group?
A. 20 to 30 People
Q. How many guides are there in one group?
A. 2 guides
Q. Are accommodation for men and women separate?
A. Yes, men and women will not be sharing tents, unless they want.
Q. What kind of food you provide during the trek?
A. We provide food for 4 times in a day i.e. Breakfast, lunch, evening snacks and dinner.
Q. Do I need to carry any documents with me?
A. Carry an original ID card and a photograph.
Q. Do you provide toilet tents?
A. Yes we do provide Toilet tents.
Q. Can we expect rains/snowfall during the trek?
A. Yes, Sudden weather changes are expected, always carry a light rain coat or waterproof
windcheater/poncho.
Q. Is there any mobile network connectivity?
A. In Lohajung you will get BSNL, IDEA, AIRTEL, VODAFONE mobile networks. In other
locations you wont have any network.
Q. Where can we get Electricity?
A. During the trek, you will get electricity only in Lohajung.

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Cost of the trip
` 10,300 /- Per Person (Sharing Basis)
(Kathgodam to Kathgodam)
+
5% GST (Service Tax)
inclusion
1. Transport from Kathgodam to Lohajung & Return
2. Accommodation during the trek (Camping)
3. All meals - vegetarian
4. Trekking permits and forest camping charges
5. Trekking equipment (Hiking Pole, Crampons, Gaiters, Tents, Sleeping Bags,
Mattresses, Ice Axes, Ropes, etc.)
6. Safety equipment (First Aid, Medical Kit, Oxygen Cylinders, Stretcher, etc.)
7. Services of an expert trek leader (Qualified in Basic/Advanced Mountaineering Courses)
8. Services of an expert trek team (Guides, Cooks, Helpers, Porters/Mules)
9. Achievement Certificate
10. Memories for Life Time

exclusion
1. 9% GST (Service Tax)
2. Transport from your city to Kathgodam and Return
3. Food during transport from Kathgodam to Lohajung & Return
4. Backpack offloading charges (` 250 Per Day / Per Bag)
5. Shoes Rent (` 250 Per Day)
6. Personal expenses of any kind
7. Anything apart from the inclusions

PAYMENT TERMS & CONDITIONS


1. Full payment to be made in advance at the time of booking the trek
2. Payment to be made by Bank Transfer/Cheque/DD in favor of AAHVAN ADVENTURES OPC PVT LTD
payable at Ahmadabad
3. Payment for this trip will not be adjusted against any future trips
4. Cancellation policy
5. >30 days: Full refund (after deducting any expenses that have been incurred for hotel bookings,
transport, etc.)
6. 21-30 days: 75% of trip cost will be refunded (after deducting any expenses that have been incurred
for hotel bookings, transport, etc.)
7. 10-21 days: 50% of trip cost will be refunded (after deducting any expenses that have been incurred
for hotel bookings, transport, etc.)
8. <10 days: No refund

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For inquiry
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